Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
12 hours ago
TURFFONTEIN 29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
AUS
tips and comments for every race
FR
tips and comments for every race
SAF
USA
tips and comments for every race
Yellow underlined races have a myracing selection
4racing Caradoc Gold Cup (listed)(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 6f 55y
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
Selection
No myracing analysis available for this race
-
Bet £10, Get £50 In Free Bets
New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.
Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Impressive record of five wins from seven runs here; not beaten too far when sixth of eight at Kenilworth two months ago in a Grade 3; this represents an easier task than his previous race; warrants respect if replicating his best form.
4111-6
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 110
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 14f | 9-4 | 6/8 | Mucho Dinero (3½L) | 5/2 | 110 | 110 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-6 | 1/12 | Explosive Bond (3¼L) | 13/10 | 104 | - | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-3 | 1/13 | Explosive Bond (3¼L) | 18/10 | 96 | - | |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 9-2 | 1/6 | Twenty Drachma'S (4L) | 7/2 | 90 | 91 | |
| 29 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 9-2 | 4/8 | Thunee Playa (4¼L) | 10/1 | 90 | - | |
| 27 Dec 22 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Hc | 9-1 | 1/11 | Banha Bridge (5L) | 4/1 | 85 | - |
Behind Breeze Over 21 days ago when beaten 1½l to finish runner-up in a Listed handicap race; course specialist who has won five times here; encouraging jockey booking; major player.
6-8512
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 108
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-4 e/s | 2/13 | Breeze Over (1¾L) | 6/1 | 105 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-3 e/s | 1/7 | Zeus (2L) | 6/4 | 99 | - | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-3 e/s | 5/9 | Thunee Playa (1½L) | 7/2 | 100 | 49 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-10 e/s | 8/10 | Pomodoro's Jet (6½L) | 33/1 | 101 | 67 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-5 e/s | 6/13 | Good Council (3½L) | 9/4 | 101 | 41 | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-7 | 6/13 | Poets Warrior (7L) | 7/2 | 96 | - |
A six-time course winner; produced several respectable runs lately; could not compete with Breeze Over when fourth in a Listed handicap race 21 days ago.
153-44
Age: 7
Weight: 9-2
OR: 103
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-3 | 4/13 | Breeze Over (4L) | 16/1 | 103 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-7 | 4/7 | Marauding Horde (5¼L) | 7/2 | 103 | - | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-6 | 3/12 | Poets Warrior (5½L) | 20/1 | 103 | - | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-11 | 5/13 | Poets Warrior (7L) | 25/2 | 103 | - | |
| 5 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 8-3 | 1/5 | Zeus (hd) | 11/10 | 101 | 106 | |
| 14 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 8-0 | 1/6 | Explosive Bond (1¼L) | Evs | 101 | 53 |
Multiple course winner; too good for several of these over 1m4f here (Listed handicap race) when successful by 1½l three weeks ago; prospects.
447-31
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 100
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-7 b | 1/13 | Marauding Horde (1¾L) | 16/1 | 94 | - |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-11 b | 3/6 | None Other (7½L) | 13/2 | 95 | 28 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-2 | 7/12 | Poets Warrior (12L) | 16/1 | 97 | - | |
| 12 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-2 | 4/10 | Savannah Storm (3¼L) | 33/1 | 97 | 69 | |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 9-6 b | 4/6 | Poets Warrior (11½L) | 5/1 | 97 | 57 | |
| 28 Jul 24 | Gre Greyville | 16f | 8-7 b | 8/15 | Master Redoute (5¼L) | 20/1 | 97 | - |
Found life tough when 9l back in fourth over 1m4f at Kenilworth (Listed race) 13 days ago; specialist here with four wins; on the shortlist.
66-934
Age: 8
Weight: 8-11
OR: 98
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 12f | 8-11 b | 4/7 | Holding Thumbs (9L) | 14/1 | 100 | 43 | |
| 15 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 10f | 8-9 b | 3/7 | Holding Thumbs (1¾L) | 14/1 | 100 | 93 | |
| 4 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 8-11 b | 9/11 | King Pelles (8½L) | 66/1 | 103 | 63 | |
| 20 Dec 24 | Fvw Fairview | 11f | 9-8 b | 6/11 | Zatara Magic (7¾L) | 14/1 | 103 | 72 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-6 b | 6/12 | Poets Warrior (12L) | 33/1 | 106 | - | |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 5/7 | Rule By Force (13L) | 16/1 | 106 | 30 |
Wins achieved at a lower level; not disgraced when third of seven last month in a Grade 3; could have less on her plate in this; can be in the thick of things.
803-23
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 106
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-8 b | 3/7 | Son Of Raj (3¼L) | 6/1 | 106 | - | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-11 b | 2/7 | Littlemarysunshine (2¼L) | 5/2 | 106 | - | |
| 28 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-6 b | 3/12 | Lady Fallon (¾L) | 20/1 | 105 | 58 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-7 b | 15/19 | Atticus Finch (14½L) | 150/1 | 108 | 18 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-1 e/s | 8/14 | Greeting My Master (10½L) | 33/1 | 111 | 45 | |
| 5 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-5 b | 10/13 | Celtic Rumours (5½L) | 25/1 | 111 | 61 |
Won by just over 2l last month in a stakes race; a five-time course winner but has gained all her wins at a lower level; easy to oppose with more demanding test in store.
251-31
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 102
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-5 e/s | 1/8 | Twenty Drachma'S (2¼L) | 9/2 | 99 | - | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 e/s | 3/7 | Littlemarysunshine (3½L) | 18/10 | 99 | - | |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 1/7 | One Religion (4¾L) | 9/2 | 93 | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-5 e/s | 5/11 | Olivia's Way (5½L) | 7/1 | 94 | 68 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-7 e/s | 2/7 | Forgiveness (1L) | 25/2 | 93 | 42 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-0 e/s | 4/6 | Barbaresco (5¾L) | 33/1 | 93 | 66 |
Behind Breeze Over when eighth 21 days ago in a Listed handicap race; all his victories have been gained at a lower level but four-time course winner.
44-838
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 96
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-9 | 8/13 | Breeze Over (11L) | 17/2 | 96 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-3 | 3/7 | Marauding Horde (2¼L) | 14/1 | 96 | - | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-2 | 8/9 | Player (15L) | 16/1 | 96 | 18 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 8-11 | 4/12 | Poets Warrior (6L) | 8/1 | 96 | - | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-3 | 4/13 | Poets Warrior (4L) | 7/1 | 94 | - | |
| 19 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 8-7 | 1/7 | Good Council (3½L) | 17/2 | 88 | 88 |
Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022); found life tough when 10l back in sixth, finishing well behind reopposing Breeze Over three weeks ago in a Listed handicap race; a few rivals look in good form so others more likely.
56-456
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 94
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-7 | 6/13 | Breeze Over (9½L) | 50/1 | 94 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-3 e/s | 5/7 | Marauding Horde (6½L) | 50/1 | 94 | - | |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-11 e/s | 4/6 | None Other (7½L) | 20/1 | 97 | 28 | |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 7-12 e/s | 6/7 | Red Maple (5L) | 16/1 | 97 | 39 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-2 e/s | 5/12 | Poets Warrior (6½L) | 50/1 | 97 | - | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-7 b | 12/13 | Poets Warrior (39L) | 66/1 | 97 | - |
2½l third to the reopposing Breeze Over 21 days ago in a Listed handicap race; admirably consistent but all his victories have been gained at a lower level.
39-623
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 93
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-3 | 3/13 | Breeze Over (2½L) | 10/1 | 89 | - |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-11 | 2/8 | United Council (2¼L) | 6/1 | 89 | - | |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 8-7 | 6/9 | Tamarisk Tree (6¼L) | 25/2 | 90 | 55 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 8-7 | 9/12 | Poets Warrior (13½L) | 10/1 | 92 | - | |
| 19 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 8-7 | 3/7 | Battleground (5½L) | 18/10 | 92 | 67 | |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | 8-11 | 2/6 | Poets Warrior (4L) | 2/1 | 92 | 68 |
Has won three times here but all his wins have been at a lower level; was held in sixth in a stakes race at Scottsville 20 days ago; easy enough to take on given likely tougher test.
133-36
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 90
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Sco Scottsville | 9f | 8-0 b | 6/8 | Miss Platina (8¼L) | 16/1 | 91 | 38 | |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sco Scottsville | 10f | 8-3 b | 3/6 | Selukwe (4¼L) | 16/1 | 91 | 80 | |
| 27 Nov 24 | Gre Greyville | 10f | Hc | 9-4 b | 3/8 | Johnny The Thief (3¼L) | 4/1 | 91 | - |
| 10 Nov 24 | Gre Greyville | 11f | 8-6 | 3/8 | Natyam (5¼L) | 25/2 | 91 | 11 | |
| 27 Sep 24 | Gre Greyville | 9f | Hc | 9-1 | 1/7 | Royal Swan Master (shd) | 7/1 | 89 | 85 |
| 1 Sep 24 | Sco Scottsville | 9f | Hc | 8-12 | 6/8 | Golden Peace (8¾L) | 20/1 | 89 | 45 |
Good record here of three wins from 21 runs but a long time since her last win; found life tough when 17l back in seventh two weeks ago dropped down to 7f in a handicap; faces a tougher assignment this time so has some questions to answer.
23-247
Age: 4
Weight: 8-1
OR: 97
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-0 b | 7/8 | Oxalis Gold (17L) | 25/1 | 97 | 11 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 b | 4/7 | Littlemarysunshine (6½L) | 17/2 | 97 | - | |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-6 b | 2/6 | None Other (4¼L) | 2/1 | 97 | 34 | |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 9-8 b | 3/7 | United Council (7L) | 6/4 | 97 | - |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 8-6 b | 2/12 | Poets Warrior (3¼L) | 7/2 | 97 | - | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 7-12 b | 2/13 | Poets Warrior (3¼L) | 25/2 | 97 | - |
Verdict
Poets Warrior is one to consider while My Soul Mate has some good efforts on the ledger. But MARAUDING HORDE rates a strong recommendation. He has been a winner at this track and can turn around placings with Breeze Over from last time they met.
Marauding Horde
Top News
'The race will really suit' - Jockey of leading Grand National hope is very bullish
16 hours ago
The 26/1 Aintree Day 1 acca that could be the bookies' nightmare scenario
1 day ago
'Punters could really latch on' - the 30/1 Ryan Moore Sunday accumulator at Leopardstown
2 days ago
'It was a jaw-dropping effort' - Adrian picks out three for 153/1 ITV horses for courses acca
3 days ago
